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Bent on doing it all on your own? You will need a place to jump in. Lisa recommends two key launching points: "A budget and a guest list," she says. "The two are related, and cutting the guest list is the single best way to save money." Once those details are in place, you will have a better sense of the type of wedding that suits you best.

You may find that the investment pays for itself. "The money and time a planner can save is valuable," says wedding planner Lisa Milko, of Event Perfect in Atlanta. "I can negotiate discounts a couple cannot and make recommendations on DIY and budget-saving places that many people would not consider, or be able to do without a little direction." To save money, you could recruit a planner only at the beginning to help choose vendors or hire a coordinator for the day of the wedding.

Now that you know about the basic decorative elements you need for your wedding day, its time to start thinking thoroughly and planning well. Follow our wedding decoration tips below, whether you have decided to opt for DIY decorations or entrust everything to the pros.